BSc International Sociology

About the course

Examines the relationship between individuals, groups and society, with themes such as migration, cultural difference, poverty and inequality from a comparative perspective. In year two you choose a specialisation, and you do a sociological research project each year.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• Irish Leaving Certificate with at least 6 accepted subjects, at least 2 of them at Higher Level with grades H1-H4, and a minimum of 350 CAO points calculated over 6 academic subjects. The Leaving Certificate Applied is not accepted. You also need proof of English (for example IELTS Academic 6.0 with at least 5.5 in Writing and Speaking).
• Mathematics taken as an exam subject at Higher Level or Ordinary Level in your final year (no minimum grade published). If you do not meet this, you must obtain a recognised maths certificate (Boswell-Beta, CCVX or the Online Mathematics Placement Test) before the programme starts.

How to apply

1. Register in StudielinkApply in Studielink; your complete application is due by 1 May 2027, 23:59 CET.
2. Upload documentsUpload your results, English test and other documents in Tilburg’s applicant portal and pay the €100 application fee by 1 May 2027.
3. Admissions reviewThe Admissions Committee checks your Leaving Cert, maths and English and may make a conditional offer.
4. Meet conditionsSend your final Leaving Cert results before the programme starts at the end of August 2027.

Costs

• Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800).
• EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).

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